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Definition of Perseverance
1. Noun. Persistent determination.
Generic synonyms: Determination, Purpose
Derivative terms: Dogged, Persistent, Persist, Persistent, Pertinacious, Tenacious, Tenacious, Tenacious
2. Noun. The act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior. "His perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"
Generic synonyms: Continuance, Continuation
Derivative terms: Persevere, Perseverate, Persevere, Persist
Definition of Perseverance
1. n. The act of persevering; persistence in anything undertaken; continued pursuit or prosecution of any business, or enterprise begun.
Definition of Perseverance
1. Noun. continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure. ¹
2. Noun. persistent determination to adhere to a plan of direction; insistence. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Perseverance
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Medical Definition of Perseverance
1. 1. The act of persevering; persistence in anything undertaken; continued pursuit or prosecution of any business, or enterprise begun. "The king-becoming graces . . . Perseverance, mercy, lowliness." "Whose constant perseverance overcame Whate'er his cruel malice could invent." (Milton) 2. Discrimination. 3. Continuance in a state of grace until it is succeeded by a state of glory; sometimes called final perseverance, and the perseverance of the saints. See Calvinism. Synonym: Persistence, steadfastness, constancy, steadiness, pertinacity. Origin: F. Perseverance, L. Perseverantia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)